We had a pretty good weekend! For the most part it was low key and just what we wanted.

FRIDAY

After hanging out in the morning and being silly we got to have a little visitor stay with us for lunch, nap, and a little bit of play time.

Judah came for a few hours because his daycare was closed. The boys were so cute playing together.

The boys even posed so nicely for a picture!

Friday evening after Judah left we had spaghetti squash spaghetti for dinner. It was really good!

Then we relaxed and watched a movie before calling it a night.

SATURDAY

Owen is 1 month old! WOW!

I went to teach Saturday morning sweat circuit and had a great crew there with me. I actually participated more than last week and it felt good but know I still need to be careful.

Joel shot a big buck in the morning so when I got home from exercising the boys were all ready to go look in the woods for the buck. Joel, Joe, Grandpa, Luke, and Liam took the double stroller out to the woods and started looking for the buck. They found it and it was a nice big one! The boys loved the bumpy stroller ride.

Liam loved the experience and talks about when he is bigger he going hunting.

Joe’s sister Erin and Kameryn visited with me while the boys were in the woods.

Then it was time for lunch and nap time for Liam. During nap I showered and got a little bit ready for the day.

A couple of my friends were going out for Halloween so I decided I wanted to join for a few hours. I waited for both boys to go down for bed and then met up with Molly and Katrina.

It was fun to get out of the house and have some adult time. Even if it meant being a little more tired the next day.

SUNDAY

Well as I expected Owen was ready to be up bright and early but that was okay. We ended up having a relaxing morning and then going out to breakfast.

After breakfast we relaxed more and then it was nap time for every one.

After nap Joe took Liam to Cabelas and I had intentions of cleaning since Owen was napping however, he decided to get up just as they left. After feeding and playing/holding him he went down for another nap and I was able to clean the kitchen a little bit.

Liam has a terrible cough so we really spent the evening just relaxing and trying to help him feel better.

We all called it a night pretty early.

Weekends are for family and friends and I am so thankful to have had time with both this weekend. Hope you are having a great week and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I spent the day home with the boys but after nap we headed to Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater to meet my mom. Liam was quite reserved when we got there and spent some time checking everything out.

Eventually he warmed up and loved it! He went down all the different slides and ran all over the place.

After the park we headed to Country Sun Farms to see the animals and the pumpkins. We met Joe’s aunt Susan and cousin Grace there. Liam wouldn’t get too close to the animals but enjoyed watching Grace feed them. He also enjoyed getting the corn from the machines….probably his favorite part haha!

We went inside to check out the pumpkins and Liam was able to go on a little tractor ride and a small merry-go-round. He definitely enjoyed that too.

Then aunt Susan decided to spoil him a little bit more with some mini donuts. He loved them of course! I mean….who doesn’t love mini donuts?!?

We checked out some of the tractors outside before calling it a day.

We hustled to my parent’s house where we ordered pizza and hung out for the evening.

SATURDAY

I went back to sweat circuit for the first time since having Owen. I just taught for the most part. I did work out a little but not too much. I am still trying to take it easy and let my body heal before getting back to full on exercise mode again.

Badger game day! So of course we all dressed to impress in our Bucky gear.

We had some visitors in the morning. The Greers came to meet Owen and see Liam of course! They were so nice and brought coffee and gifts for both the boys.

Joe’s brother Patrick and girlfriend Kat came over to meet Owen after the Greers left. They watched some of the game with us and hung out for a while.

By the afternoon we were all feeling a little under the weather. I had a stuffy nose, Joe had a cough and didn’t feel well, and Liam had a cough. We decided to have a relaxing evening at home and just rest.

SUNDAY

I felt much better Sunday morning besides being super tired from a rough night with Owen. Joe and Liam still had their coughs but seemed to be doing okay too.

We found out we didn’t get the Packer game at our house so Joe headed to his parent’s to watch the game while I stayed home with the boys for Liam’s nap time. After nap we went there too but the game had just ended. Joe made elk sloppy joe sliders so we had an early dinner there and then headed back home.

We spent the remainder of the evening relaxing and hanging out again. I was super tired so I called it a night pretty early.

Hope your week is off to a great start and hope you were able to enjoy some of the nice weather we had over the weekend!

My due date was September 28th, 2017 and everyone told me I would go early since Liam was 2 weeks early. Well I thought so too so I waited and waited and waited. I reached 38 weeks pregnant, then 39 weeks, and then it was the day before my due date when I finally broke down. I couldn’t believe I was going to still be pregnant on my due date and possibly go over. I was so ready to be done being pregnant and meet our baby.

Well, apparently Owen is a planner just like his mama and decided he would arrive on his due date. But before I get to that let’s start from the beginning.

I started having some real contractions on Monday the 25th. They continued for about 2 hours and I was pretty sure I was going to have to leave work and head to the hospital. However, after lunch the contractions seemed to stop and there were no more signs of labor. The same thing happened on Tuesday. I again so so sure I was going to have a baby but then it all stopped.

Then Wednesday the 27th (mine and Joe’s anniversary) I was having even stronger contractions in the morning. I thought okay this baby is coming today. I actually had my 40 week doctor appt so I went to that and Joe met me there. I told my midwife “I am pretty sure this baby is coming today.” She didn’t confirm that but we did decide to strip my membranes to get things moving. I wasn’t sure I was going to have her do it but I decided to just go for it and see what happens. She did say I was only dilated to a 1 at that point. She encouraged Joe and I to go out somewhere close for lunch to celebrate our anniversary and come back when things picked up.

Well we went out to lunch and then…..nothing. The contractions stopped and that was that. I couldn’t believe it. The contractions I was having were so strong that even Joe making me laugh during one was painful. I was at a complete loss. I broke down and started crying. I just couldn’t understand it. I felt like I couldn’t understand my own body and I literally felt like this baby was going to stay inside of me forever.

I cried all evening off and on. I just could not get a grip on my emotions. Joe was encouraging and supportive which was really nice. My mom even stopped over and I cried to her. She just encouraged me to be patient and I was really trying.

During the night I kept waking up from inconsistent contractions. Then when I would wake up I would have to use the bathroom and then I would start thinking again about how upset I am and then have trouble falling back asleep.

Around 4am another contraction came and I just couldn’t sleep so I decided to take a bath. I did this and that helped me to relax. The contractions seemed to keep coming at that point although I wasn’t getting too excited at this point.

As 5am approached the contractions continued so I texted my mom (she was going to watch Liam while we went to the hospital). I told her we may be going to the hospital but to not get too excited yet because we were still figuring out if this was real or not.

I felt like my contractions were about 10 minutes apart but thought I should time to be sure. Well 3 minutes went by between contractions…I told Joe “that can’t be right….let’s see what it says again.” Well sure enough my contractions were 3 minutes apart. I asked my mom if she wanted to come over or if she wanted us to bring Liam to daycare. We thought we could wait until daycare opened to head to hospital.

Then the contractions got stronger and there was no more waiting. I told my mom she needed to come over now so we could go. So she cruised over to watch Liam.

We got to the hospital around 6:30am. My midwife was there so I was super happy! My water hadn’t broken yet but my contractions were getting stronger. She checked me once we settled in and said I was at a 6 already. I was thankful to hear that because I had told Joe on our way there that if she said I was at a 3 or less I would just die.

My contractions were more painful then I remember with Liam. His were pretty easy until just before birth, these ones were strong and painful.

I sat on a yoga ball so I could rock back and forth and rest my head on the bed with each contraction. It helped me to focus on my breathing and not tense up by body too much. My midwife Elizabeth Barry-Jensen sat on the bed in front of me and encouraged me and helped distract me with stories. It really was a calm and relaxing environment.

I also brought my essential oils and diffuser that we had going in the room as well.

After many challenging contractions I asked what the next steps were because it was getting really hard. My midwife said she could break my water if I wanted and that would speed things up a little bit. I wasn’t sure I should do this or not so I asked her for guidance.

She said let’s do a few more contractions and then check where things were at and then she would break my water. I agreed with that plan. I went through about 2 more really painful contractions and said, let’s move on.

So I got up on the bed. She checked and I was at a 9 and was very close. She then broke my water which was a super strange experience (my water broke on it’s own with Liam). It was just a gush of warm fluid coming out.

At that point it was time to start pushing. I was ready for that part because I remember it being such a relief to start pushing with Liam. Well it was maybe a total of 5-6 pushes because baby was out however they were very painful. Baby sat crowning for about 3 pushes and that was the hardest moment of my life. After the 2nd push of him crowning I said I can’t do this anymore. I was in so much pain I just wanted to cry. My midwife encouraged me that he was almost here that it was just 1 more push and his head would be out.

So I muster up another push and sure enough that did it. And then 1 more push to get the body out.

Then Joe told me “It’s another boy!” They place him on my chest and I was just in shock, and over-joyed, and just happy to have this little baby with me.

We had narrowed down the exact name so we already knew our baby boy would be named Owen Pacifique Hailey. His middle name is after my grandpa and we thought it was very unique and a wonderful way to honor my grandpa who has instilled so many family values in me.

I knew Owen was bigger than Liam and I just had to know how much. Owen weighed 8 lbs 6 oz and was 21 inches long compared to Liam who was 7 lbs 7 oz and 20 inches long.

Top: Liam, Bottom: Owen

Liam was so happy to meet his little brother. We had been talking about the baby coming out of mom’s tummy for a while now and he was ready to meet him! What a proud big brother!

I am so happy to be able to give Liam a little brother and I am so excited to watch them grow up together.

Week 27
Some say the third trimester starts at week 28 but I am going with week 27 because it is 3 months until my due date now! It is crazy to think that once this section of my pregnancy journal is posted I will have a little one in my arms. I can’t wait!

I am still recovering from my illness I had during week 26. The cough is definitely lingering however I do feel much better.

My appetite decreased while I was sick however I just tried to eat what I could and stay on track. My shakes definitely helped with that.

My sleep was off and on this week. I had some really good nights of sleep but also some terrible nights of sleep. I have been dreaming a lot. I woke of with a bloody nose one of the mornings which is so odd because I have maybe had one before in my lifetime.

Baby kicked my ribs this week and made me realize how quickly time is passing and how big baby actually is already. Baby moves pretty much anytime I am still and if I am standing or moving then baby is still.

It was the 4th of July this week so we celebrated outside with a pool day. I totally rocked a bikini and bump. 🙂

I am still exercising regularly. I still do 2 Zumba classes a week and 2 sweat circuits. I love these classes and am thankful to keep up with my fitness routine. I have been doing some serious modifications lately, especially with ab work, but overall keeping high energy and loving it. I also try to go on walks when I am home and on the weekends. I did some prenatal yoga online and really enjoyed that so I may try to add that to my weekly routine.

We worked on baby names this week and finalized our list. We have 1 main boy name with some back ups and 2 girl names. I think baby is a boy and Joe thinks baby is a girl. We will see in no time!

Week 28
I have fully recovered from my illness. I feel much better which is good. I am hopeful to stay healthy the remainder of my pregnancy now.

My appetite is back up again. I am not hungry all the time but I can definitely eat. I’ve had some stomach issues this week. Not sure what is going on but lots of tummy aches. Could be a result of some poor eating choices lately. Trying to eat healthy as often as possible.

Exercise has been really great. I really feel like I am stronger this pregnancy and that may be why my back has been really good lately. I remember having a lot of lower back pain with Liam I just don’t remember when it started. I am hopefully to bypass the pain this pregnancy….at least for as long as possible.

Week 29
Things have continued to go really well. Sleep has continued to be hit or miss. I get up majority of nights at least once if not more to use the bathroom.

This baby is a mover…especially when I sit down, lay down, or want to sleep. This baby feels so much more forward than Liam was and the moves seem so much stronger. I felt baby have hiccups a few times this week! Joe can actually feel them too. It’s crazy!

My appetite has shifted to less hungry. I don’t have many, if any, cravings and really just eat what is cooked for me. I also have terrible acid reflux with almost everything I eat.

Still going strong with exercise. I feel really good about working out and gaining strength. I’ve done more weight training/strengthening this pregnancy and I think that is helping me a lot. Overall exercise is great, just needing to modify during classes due to my increased size and limitations.

I passed my glucose test this week, thank goodness!

Week 30
Baby is 75% “ready.” I can hardly believe how quickly the time is going. Yet I am also so ready to meet this little baby!

This week I’ve had some back pain. It hasn’t been extreme but it’s the lower back. Sometimes when getting dressed if I stand on one foot to get my pants on my leg will give out due to the pain. I have to be very careful. I’ve been keeping up with my chiropractor and massage appointments and these both help a lot.

I have been doing well with appetite. It is pretty stable right now. However sometimes I am starving and others I am not hungry at all. I am usually less hungry in the evenings. I can also tell if I have eaten too much (which is easy to do now) and get really uncomfortable. Acid reflux has been going strong….even ketchup triggers it. Tums are my new best friend!

Exercise has continued to go really well. I’m so thankful to be able to keep up with my exercise routine.

Seriously looking forward to wearing/buying “normal” clothes again. I am really getting tired of my maternity options and also I highly dislike the pants that go up to my boobs. It’s summer and I am already hot. The extra layer makes me so sweaty. It honestly it is just annoying. I have been living in exercise shorts that lay below the belly when I have the chance.

Baby has kept up with regular movements and gets the hiccups a lot!

Sleep continues to be off and on but I do the best I can to get as much rest as possible.

Week 31
Single digit weeks left of pregnancy (unless of course I go over —-nooooo! haha!). I did some shopping for baby and for Liam as he transitions to a new bedroom soon. I am feeling more and more prepared and excited to meet this little one. Most people keep telling me they think it’s a girl (for whatever reason) but I just am not sure. We will see so soon!

I am feeling good and strong this week. I’m amazed at how I have been feeling lately. I am so thankful for another really good pregnancy so far!

Eating is good. I still have acid reflux but I am sure that is going to continue until baby comes. I tried fresh garden cherry tomatoes this week and I have never loved tomatoes but could tolerate them….I loved them. Pregnancy is so strange!

Sleep is still off and on with at least 1 bathroom break every night. Sometimes I am lucky and don’t wake up until 3 or 4 to use the bathroom which gives me some good solid sleep prior but other times I am up a lot.

Still keeping up with regular exercise and feeling great about it! I honestly do not like to miss a day of some kind of movement/physical activity. Modifications for Zumba are now necessary but manageable. I’ve really enjoyed the strength/weight training I’ve been doing and thing that has helped my back a lot this pregnancy.

My belly has been really itchy this week. Not sure what is going on but it doesn’t look dry or anything….just growing and itchy I guess.

Week 32
Dr appt says belly is measuring at just under 32 weeks. Heart rate is 137 this week.

Energy level has decreased this week. I’m tired. Really tired. My sleep remains the same but I am going to bed much earlier lately because I just can’t function at night.

Nausea has come back for some reason. I get pretty sick in the morning, okay in the afternoon, and then sick again in the evening.

Still keeping up with regular exercise. It’s harder to get motivated to do it but always feels good when it’s done.

Baby is moving like crazy and has hiccups all the time! It has a fun time kicking (or punching??) my right side ribs….usually takes my breath away once or twice a day.

Week 33
Started this week off super tired. I actually had to leave work early one day because I was so sleepy and got super emotional. It had to be the hormones but I never felt like that with Liam or ever in life. It was extreme!

My morning nausea continued into this week when I realized it was coffee that was making me feel sick. So, I quit coffee this week. It was actually easier than I thought and not being sick was a huge motivating force. I may be tired but at least I don’t feel sick!

Sleep has been hit or miss still. I woke up several times in 1 night just hot and sweaty. We decided to put a fan next to the bed for when that happens and it has helped.

Still keeping up with regular exercising. I am just focusing on listening to my body and modifying when needed and resting when needed too. Sometimes you just need to sleep in.

I had my 34 week appt towards the end of this week. All was going well. I was measuring at 33 weeks rather than 33 weeks 4 days which is good. Baby’s heart rate was way up there this week. It spiked to 157.

Baby is still moving like crazy and getting the hiccups at least 3 or more times a day.

Week 34
This past week I have had some lower back pain. I did go to the chiropractor and that helped. My lower back is very shifty lately and so any little movement it will crack, especially while sleeping.

I have noticed the limitations of getting off the couch, out of bed, out of a vehicle, etc. more and more each day. One of my bigger struggles in rolling over in bed and transitioning my pregnancy pillow. I love my pillow so much but rolling over is a lot of work these days.

I have been really tired most afternoons and evenings. I have just been trying to go to bed early and rest when I can.

Still no coffee and my sickness has been much better. I feel so happy to have resolved that issue but I do miss my 1 cup of coffee!

I have lost some motivation for exercise but have continued with my routine anyway. I am always happy when I am done but it is definitely harder to get there and just do it.

I had some “nesting” urges or as I would call them “holy cow I have a lot to do and not much time is left.” I ended up deep cleaning one of our bathrooms this week (we have 2 and I cleaned the guest/Liam’s bathroom). I also washed all my nursing tops and bras, cleaned out the closet, did some laundry, and put some maternity clothes (that I don’t intend to wear) back into storage. I have many more cleaning goals ahead.

Baby has continued with strong movements. It will occasionally rub some part of itself on my pelvic area which makes me feel like I’m peeing. It is a weird and uncomfortable feeling.

Week 35
5 weeks until due date. 35 days until due date. Wow this is coming up quick!!

This week was a good week. I’ve been a lot hungrier lately and eating extra snacks. Baby must be trying to pack on the pounds!

I did a lot more nesting including washing baby clothes, baby items, and more cleaning of the house.

I had some serious lower back pain. Dang sciatica! I could barely walk. I ended up going to the chiropractor which helped so much. He advised icing and taking it easy which is what I did that day. It helped so much.

Doctor suggested doing some cat/cow yoga poses to help with back as well as help get baby into a favorable position for delivery.

I’m still keeping up with my exercise routine but definitely taking it much easier. I will do significant modifications as needed according to my body. Thankful my classes I teach are very understanding.

I’m definitely more tired too. It’s a struggle between nesting urges and naps most days! I am just trying to balance and if I do end up skipping nap to clean/prep I will go to be early.

I’m really craving coffee….I think with being tired and the cooler weather we have been having it is making me want it! I am doing my best to stick out the rest of this pregnancy without coffee.

I bought the final parts of Liam’s gift from the baby once baby arrives. He will be getting an “I’m a big brother” book, a play-doh set with cutters, extra play-doh, and some little paw patrol figures. All quiet toys for a reason haha! I figured these will be perfect for him in the hospital and at home.

Week 36
It’s the final countdown. I know baby could come “any day now” or it could be 6 more weeks even! But either way I am excited, nervous, scared, but most of all ready to meet this little one!

I’ve been eating a lot lately. Less interested in healthy again but trying my best.

I have continued with exercise but modifying a lot. No more jumping or twisting too much. Feels good to keep moving though and doing the best I can. I have been stretching a lot more and keeping up with my cat/cow stretches.

Nesting a ton. I have been doing a lot of prepping for baby.

I had my 36 week appt and will have weekly appts moving forward. All is going well still.

Baby feels much lower this week. Lots of pressure!

left Liam, right baby #2

Week 37
I am getting so anxious to meet baby. I need to practice patience. I don’t have any idea or feeling as far as gender and I am wanting to know—of course we will still wait because it is so fun to find out at birth!

My appetite is still up there but has settled down a little. No specific cravings other than being disinterested in healthy foods again.

Keeping up with exercise.

Still working on prepping the house for baby. Things are slowly coming together which is making me feel good.

I have been really tired lately. If I do any kind of extra activity it gets me extra tired. I try to nap when I can.

I got a prenatal massage this week. It felt amazing! Highly recommended!

Week 38
Well I am beyond ready for this baby to come! Joe and Liam feel the same way. I had Liam at 38 weeks 1 day so I think I just expected the same for this baby but it seems comfortable.

I overall feel huge, squished, ready, excited, and anxious all wrapped in one. I can’t wait to meet this baby! But also can’t wait to not be pregnant. Getting tired of being uncomfortable majority of the day and night.

I have had lots of pelvic pressure this week. Baby is also hitting a lot of nerves causing sharp pains down my inner thigh occasionally. Takes my breath away when it happens. Also, lots of braxton hicks. It honestly at times feels like the baby is trying to force itself out. This is all so different from my pregnancy with Liam. Literally it was a shock when my water broke with Liam. With this pregnancy I keep thinking my water is gonna break any second because of all the pressure.

My appetite is up there. I have been craving fresh fruit lately which is good, but also carbs and sweets.

Keeping up with exercise the best I can still. I plan to just keeping moving until I can’t!

I got sick this week of pregnancy. Some kind of cold/sinus crap that is going around. Liam got it first so inevitably I got it a few days after him. Thankfully it only lasted a few days for me before I started to feel better.

Sleep has been hit or miss lately. I usually wake up hot and sweaty multiple times a night now. I have a fan and it helps a little but not always. I have been waking up at least TWICE a nice to use the bathroom. That is the new normal this week.

My stomach is itchy again. It feels so stretched out and just itchy. Trying to keep it moisturized the best I can.

Week 39
This is the longest I have ever been pregnant and it is killing me! Baby is constantly on my brain. Joe, Liam and I are all so ready to meet this baby!

Feeling contractions but inconsistently.

I decided no Zumba this week but did teach sweat circuit. Just going to keep walking and taking it easy.

Sleep is a major challenge. I am tossing and turning most of the night and waking up at least twice to pee.

My emotions have been up and down especially with the contractions. I get super excited when they start but then when they stop I get so sad. I keep thinking “today is the day” but then baby has different plans. It has been crazy.

I’ve been so uncomfortable and just so ready to have this baby. Things were so different with Liam that it has been frustrating to have all this false labor and contractions. Just trying to stay patient and know that eventually this baby will arrive.

Week 40
Well as my due date approach baby finally decided it was time. With inconsistent contractions throughout the night I woke up around 4, took a bath, contractions picked up and we were off to the hospital to have a baby! I will make a separate post with the birth story.

Well we had a really great weekend filled with family, friends, and football again. We had intentions of going to the harvest festival in Stillwater Saturday afternoon but had to cancel our plans due the it raining. So for the most part it was a low key weekend.

FRIDAY

I was home all day with the boys. Joe and Liam had picked me some apples earlier in the week so at nap time I made some apple crisp. It turned out really good! Plus it has apples and oats so it is healthy right?!? haha!

My little snuggle bug Owen is learning he really likes his wubba-nub. He is holding onto that monkey so tight. How adorable!

Liam was begging to spend some time outside. It was a little chilly out but warm enough to go outside for a little while. Joe and Liam stayed out much longer than Owen and I did.

We spent the rest of the evening hanging out and having a movie night (who am I kidding, every night is movie night at our house lol).

SATURDAY

Saturday morning snuggles are always great.

Joe took Liam to Farm and Home to get some time out of the house. When they got home our friend Jordan came over with her nephews to meet Owen. Liam had fun playing with the boys and showing them his toys.

Uncle Joel stopped by to see the boys and talk to Joe about hanging a deer stand. We all had some apple crisp and hung out for a little while.

After nap time the Badgers played. We all relaxed and watch the Badgers kick butt. Fun to spend time with all my boys.

My mom stopped by to watch a little of the Badger game with us. She then headed home and we ate dinner.

After dinner we played, relaxed and headed to bed. I went to bed early because I was tired and also because I had to get up early the next morning.

SUNDAY

Joe went out hunting in the morning so it was just me and the boys. Liam woke up in quite the mood but settled down eventually. It was interesting going about the morning with the two boys on my own but we managed and no one got hurt so thats a win!

Uncle Joel stopped in when Joe got home from hunting.

We went out to Not Justa Cafe for breakfast. They have the best and biggest pancakes. So good!

Joe’s parents stopped by for a quick visit after breakfast. They got Liam a cute new Badger hat and it is adorable!

Then it was home to watch the Packer vs Vikings game. Sadly Aaron Rodgers got injured and the Packer lost but we still love them!

After the game we went to my parent’s house for tacos. My mom also made a delicious spaghetti squash dish. It was a really great meal.

My grandparents soaked up some Owen snuggles and so did cousin Judah. It was a fun evening with family.

Then it was home to start bedtime routine.

Overall it was a really great weekend. I hope you have a great week and happy Monday! The weather is supposed to be so nice this week so we are looking forward to some time outside!

Well we had a really great weekend filled with family, friends, and football again. We had intentions of going to the harvest festival in Stillwater Saturday afternoon but had to cancel our plans due the it raining. So for the most part it was a low key weekend.

FRIDAY

I was home all day with the boys. Joe and Liam had picked me some apples earlier in the week so at nap time I made some apple crisp. It turned out really good! Plus it has apples and oats so it is healthy right?!? haha!

My little snuggle bug Owen is learning he really likes his wubba-nub. He is holding onto that monkey so tight. How adorable!

Liam was begging to spend some time outside. It was a little chilly out but warm enough to go outside for a little while. Joe and Liam stayed out much longer than Owen and I did.

We spent the rest of the evening hanging out and having a movie night (who am I kidding, every night is movie night at our house lol).

SATURDAY

Saturday morning snuggles are always great.

Joe took Liam to Farm and Home to get some time out of the house. When they got home our friend Jordan came over with her nephews to meet Owen. Liam had fun playing with the boys and showing them his toys.

Uncle Joel stopped by to see the boys and talk to Joe about hanging a deer stand. We all had some apple crisp and hung out for a little while.

After nap time the Badgers played. We all relaxed and watch the Badgers kick butt. Fun to spend time with all my boys.

My mom stopped by to watch a little of the Badger game with us. She then headed home and we ate dinner.

After dinner we played, relaxed and headed to bed. I went to bed early because I was tired and also because I had to get up early the next morning.

SUNDAY

Joe went out hunting in the morning so it was just me and the boys. Liam woke up in quite the mood but settled down eventually. It was interesting going about the morning with the two boys on my own but we managed and no one got hurt so thats a win!

Uncle Joel stopped in when Joe got home from hunting.

We went out to Not Justa Cafe for breakfast. They have the best and biggest pancakes. So good!

Joe’s parents stopped by for a quick visit after breakfast. They got Liam a cute new Badger hat and it is adorable!

Then it was home to watch the Packer vs Vikings game. Sadly Aaron Rodgers got injured and the Packer lost but we still love them!

After the game we went to my parent’s house for tacos. My mom also made a delicious spaghetti squash dish. It was a really great meal.

My grandparents soaked up some Owen snuggles and so did cousin Judah. It was a fun evening with family.

Then it was home to start bedtime routine.

Overall it was a really great weekend. I hope you have a great week and happy Monday! The weather is supposed to be so nice this week so we are looking forward to some time outside!

Add flour and oats to the bowl and mix with a large spoon, just until combined. if you’d like to add any additional mix-ins like nuts, chocolate, or dried fruit fold them in now.

Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. For these muffins it’s okay to fill the cups a little higher than you normally would. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with a small amount of oats followed by a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Bake the muffins for 23-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Place the muffin tin on a cooling rack. These muffins are delicate until they cool down so it’s best to wait until they have cooled down to remove them from the tin. You might need to run a butter knife along the outer edge of the muffins to loosen them from the pan if you did not use liners.

Enjoy the muffin as is or with a spread of nut butter or regular butter.

Storage suggestions: These muffins will keep at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They keep well in the freezer in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months (just defrost individual muffins as needed).

Well I missed last weekends post but for good reason…we had our second little baby last week (birth story to come) and we were busy with family and adjusting to our life with 2 boys!

We had a great weekend this weekend though!

FRIDAY

During the day my cousin Kara stopped by with her nieces Etta and Miki. Liam loved the cousin time and having some friends to play with. This filled most of our morning which I was thankful for since it was my first day flying solo with the 2 boys.

After they left it was lunch time and then nap time.

After nap Joe was home and took Liam to Farm and Home to look at the animals. While they were gone I gave Owen his first bath at home. He enjoyed some of it and didn’t like other parts. He just really hates being cold so I did my best to keep him warm.

Once Joe and Liam got home it was about dinner time. Joe wanted to go out for dinner so we went to the Old Saloon since our friend Molly was working there. We had dinner and then headed home to start winding down for the evening.

SATURDAY

Joe wanted to shampoo/clean the carpet in the living room so Liam, Owen and I headed to my parent’s house in the morning. Liam was happy to see his “bumpa” and play with grandma’s toys. We had some visitors there as too. My aunt and uncle stopped by to see Owen and brought Etta and Miki with them. The kids had fun playing together again.

Once they left Liam went down for nap and we watched a movie. Once the movie was over Liam woke up and we had another visitor, my cousin Mitchell, to see Owen.

Then we went home finally. The carpet was a little wet still but not terrible. We decided to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. I was finally feeling up for a walk so we took a short walk outside. It felt great to be outside and moving again.

When we got home from our walk Liam wanted to play outside more. So Liam, Owen, and I stayed outside while Joe went inside to make dinner.

After dinner our friend Breanna stopped by to meet Owen. She was super thoughtful and brought a gift and dinner. So nice!

She left and then Liam went to bed and we watched some of the Badger football game. Then it was off to bed for me. I’ve been trying to get as much rest as possible whenever I can….which usually means early bed time.

SUNDAY

Sunday started off with everyone sleeping until 7am. It was amazing! For some this is still early but for us this is sleeping in!

We spent our morning relaxing and playing. Then we had more visitors to meet Owen, our friends Cole and Maggie. They stayed and visited for a while which was nice!

Then it was nap time for Liam and Owen. We watched a movie during nap and relaxed ourselves.

After nap time it was Packer football time. The boys looked so cute in their matching jerseys.

During half time we headed outside to enjoy the sunshine and take a short walk.

Then we finished the game, had dinner, and had a movie night.

We had a really wonderful weekend and are slowly adjusting to life with 2 kiddos. It will be quite the adventure but I am looking forward to it!

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